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Confused

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kənˈfjuːzd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Confused is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of confuse.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of confuse.

More Meanings

  1. (of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
  2. (of a person or animal) disoriented
  3. chaotic, jumbled or muddled
  4. making no sense; illogical
  5. embarrassed

Example Sentences

A new survey suggests that most Americans are confused about what counts as a healthy food choice.

Synonyms for confused

Depending on context, synonyms include confounded, puzzled, perplexed, dazed, addle-pated, addled.

confoundedpuzzledperplexeddazedaddle-patedaddledaddlepatedbaffledbefuddledbewilderedconfuzzleddazzleddiscombobulateddisconcerteddumbfoundedflabagastedflabbergastedflabbergasteredflummoxedflusteredflutteredjumbledminussedmisled

Antonyms for confused

Common opposites include clearheaded.

clearheaded

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bewildered, befuddled, perplexed, baffled, confounded, bemused.

bewilderedbefuddledperplexedbaffledconfoundedbemusedmixed-updisorientedmuddledmazeddisorganizeddisorderedgarbledmuddleheadedstunnedstupefiedupsetaddlebrainedaddlepateddazed

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